Completed projects
UNDP/GEF-6 Project – Strengthening the Financial Sustainability of the Protected Areas System in Georgia
Project
The objective of the project was to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and effective management of 12 target protected areas in Georgia for the conservation of globally significant biodiversity.
The project achieved the following results:
Ensured sustainable and effective financing for 12 target protected areas, covering a total of 431,872 hectares.
Strengthened institutional capacities for financial and operational management, as well as monitoring, in the target protected areas.
Assessed ecosystem services and conducted a cost-benefit analysis of investments in Georgia’s protected areas system.
Conducted a Financial Needs Assessment (FNA) for Georgia’s protected areas system.
Analyzed revenue-generation opportunities within Georgia’s protected areas system.
Analyzed alternative revenue-generation opportunities to address the local needs and support the development of protected areas in Georgia.
Conducted a feasibility study for establishing a Base of Operations (BSY) in Nedzvi Managed Reserve.
Developed the Nedzvi Trail and supporting infrastructure, including a shelter.
Designed the Kvabiskhevi ecotourism complex.
Developed a 10-year biodiversity monitoring plan.
Introduced the SMART patrolling system and equipped rangers of the Agency of Protected Areas with state-of-the-art SMART equipment.
Developed a policy document on financial reporting and accounting for the Agency of Protected Areas.
Prepared management and operational plans for specific protected areas.
Studied and assessed climate change vulnerability and local climate refugia.
Assessed capacity-building needs across the protected areas system and the target protected areas.
Developed a capacity-building action plan.
Developed the concept for a 10-year training programme to improve the effective management of the Agency of Protected Areas and protected area administrations.
Developed an e-learning platform for the professional development of protected area staff.
Organized thematic training sessions and seminars for employees of the Agency of Protected Areas to enhance their professional qualifications.